Despite its compact dimensions, the Optio V20 features a high-power 5X optical zoom lens to zoom in on the subject. When combined with its digital zoom capability, it offers an astonishing 25.5X zoom range, making it possible to capture large, exciting images of distant subjects with great ease.

In its compact, stylish body, the Optio V20 sports an extra-large 3.0-inch color LCD monitor. This wide-view monitor features an IPS (In Plane Switching)-format LCD panel and an AR (Anti-Reflection) coating to assure optimum viewing comfort from various angles during both shooting and playback. It also offers a bright, clear monitor image — not only indoors under poor lighting, but also outdoors under bright sunshine — to facilitate the confirmation of images and photographic data.

When shooting under low-lighting conditions, take advantage of the Optio V20’s Digital SR (Shake Reduction) system. It automatically assures a higher shutter speed by raising the sensitivity level as high as ISO 6400 to minimize camera shake and subject shake. This Digital SR system even assists you during image playback, as it effectively compensates subtle shaking in recorded images.

Auto-Tracking AF
to Maintain Constant Focus on Active Subjects for Timely Shutter Releases

Once the subject is captured in focus, the Optio V20’s auto-tracking AF mode keeps it in crisp focus, even when it moves around in the image field. By eliminating the need for frequent refocusing, this lets you effortlessly capture the decisive moment, even when the subject is an active child or unpredictable pet.

Mode Palettes
for Instant Setting of Shooting and Playback Modes via Simple Icon Selection

Digital Filters
to Add Artistic Touches

Because the Optio V20 provides a set of digital filters including color, soft and brightness, you can effortlessly edit captured images to add creative and artistic touches — a fun, exciting feature available only to digital camera users.

Photo Frames
to Customize Images for Special Occasions

The Optio V20 lets you create an eye-catching framed image with great ease, either by displaying your choice of frame on the screen during shooting or by adding the most fitting frame to a recorded image. You can also replace these frames by downloading new ones from the PENTAX Web site.

World-Time and Calendar Functions
for On-the-Road Convenience around the Globe

Compatibility with Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching and DPOF

The Optio V20 is compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching III to produce beautiful printouts faithful to the camera data. It is also compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) to control the number of prints and date imprint information.

When you want to share special memories with your friends or relatives, you can make copies of recorded images or movies on a DVD or videotape, simply by connecting the Optio V20 to a DVD recorder or video deck via the included AV cable. Such copies also allow other people to watch the memorable scenes comfortably on a larger TV or projector screen.